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Georges Vigarello maps the evolution of Western ideas about fat and fat people from the Middle Ages to the present, paying particular attention to the role of science, fashion, fitness crazes, and public health campaigns in shaping these views. While hefty bodies were once a sig…
The metamorphoses of fat: a history of obesity
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Type: Book
The metamorphoses of fat: a history of obesity
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Type: Book
"Georges Vigarello maps the evolution of Western ideas about fat and fat people from the Middle Ages to the present, paying particular attention to the role of science, fashion, fitness crazes, and public health campaigns in shaping these views. Although hefty bodies were once a…
The metamorphoses of fat: a history of obesity
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Type: Book
Georges Vigarello maps the evolution of Western ideas about fat and fat people from the Middle Ages to the present, paying particular attention to the role of science, fashion, fitness crazes, and public health campaigns in shaping these views. Although hefty bodies were once a …
Despite apocalyptic predictions from a vocal alliance of health professionals, politicians & social commentators that rising obesity levels would lead to a global health crisis, the crisis has not materialised. This is a provocative follow-up to his classic work of obesity scept…
"Despite apocalyptic predictions from a vocal alliance of health professionals, politicians and social commenatators that rising obesity levels would lead to a global health crisis, the crisis has not materialised. ... Evidence suggests that obesity rates are levelling off in We…
Despite apocalyptic predictions from a vocal alliance of health professionals, politicians and social commentators that rising obesity levels would lead to a global health crisis, the crisis has not materialised. Offering a road map through the maze of claims and counter-claims,…
Fat: culture and materiality
by Forth, Christopher E., Leitch, Alison, Murray, Samantha
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Fat: culture and materiality
by Forth, Christopher E., Leitch, Alison, Murray, Samantha
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Type: Book
""Fat". In contemporary society the word never fails to elicit powerful emotions, especially as it relates to bodily health and appearance. But fat is a noun as well as an adjective and has a cultural life outside of its relationship with the human body. By focusing on the compl…
Fat: culture and materiality
by Forth, Christopher E., Leitch, Alison, Murray, Samantha
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Type: Book
""Fat". In contemporary society the word never fails to elicit powerful emotions, especially as it relates to bodily health and appearance. But fat is a noun as well as an adjective and has a cultural life outside of its relationship with the human body. By focusing on the compl…